A Commitment to Creating an Inclusive
Culture of Belonging
ADVISORY ARTICLE
By William A. Moylan, PhD, PMP, FESD, DTM
Professor Emeritus
Eastern Michigan University, USA
At the recent PMI Great Lakes Chapter’s 2025 Symposium, Jonathon Falcon challenged me to suggest a good topic for the lunch time discussion portion of the program. My reply was met with skepticism and trepidation. I noted to Jon that while I was on the PMI Board of Directors some 15 years ago, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion [DEI] was a hot topic. “Why not DEI within PMI?” was my suggestion.
Intrigued by my own crass impertinence, I researched this topic on the PMI website. To my surprise, DEI is alive and well with PMI. This article reviews my findings. [Everything contained in this essay is found at https://www.pmi.org/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion ]
PMI Culture & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
PMI is committed to creating an inclusive culture of belonging. Because that’s what drives innovation, and ultimately, impact. The four key areas in this essay are:
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- Culture
- DE&I
- Community Engagement
- DE&I Academic Scholarships
PMI Culture
At PMI, it’s not just WHAT we do that matters. Our culture and HOW we achieve our goals is just as important. Our culture is a community-wide agreement of how we collaborate and the mindsets and behaviors we choose.
Culture doesn’t happen to you—it happens because of you. It belongs to all of us. Every individual, team or group—including employees, members, volunteers, and certification holders—has a stake in creating and maintaining a culture that recognizes everyone’s contributions and interests.
Our Culture Values
Our five PMI Culture Values & Behaviors were created by our community for our community. These are not just words on a page. They are principles to guide how we work and volunteer together. If every member of our community embodies these values and behaviors, we will create a sense of unity and purpose.
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How to cite this article: Moylan, W. (2026). PMI & DEI: A Commitment to Creating an Inclusive Culture of Belonging, advisory article, PM World Journal, Vol. XV, Issue III, March. Available online at https://pmworldjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pmwj162-Mar2026-Moylan-PMI-and-DEI-advisory.pdf
About the Author
William A. Moylan, PhD
Ypsilanti, Michigan
William A. Moylan, PhD, PMP, FESD, DTM, is a Professor Emeritus with Eastern Michigan University – College of Engineering & Technology. He has extensive professional experience in all aspects of program and project management, including over eleven years internationally with the Saudi Arabian American Oil Co, and since 1983, has been involved in implementing information technology. He has degrees from Lawrence Technological University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Capella University. He is s active in a variety of professional societies and civic activities including American Society of Civil Engineers, Engineering Society of Detroit, Project Management Institute, Habitat for Humanity, Rotary International and Toastmasters International. He can be contacted at William.moylan@emich.edu
